b. 13 November 1828. d. 11 June 1876. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, journalist, art critic, novelist, and biographer of J. M. W. Turner. Pseudonyms:
“T. W.”, “W. T.”, and “X. X.” Alternate signature: “W. Thornbury.” Born in London.
Educated at Cheam, Surrey. Married Harriett Furmedge on 7 October 1873. Prolific poetry
and prose contributor to many periodicals and newspapers, including *Bentley’s Miscellany*,
*Ainsworth’s*, *Once a Week*, *Household Words*, *All the Year Round*, *Athenaeum*,
and *Chambers’s Journal*. Poetry volumes include *Songs of the Cavaliers and Roundheads*
(1857) and *Historical and Legendary Ballads and Songs* (1875). Biographical information:
*ODNB*, BL. (SMM, DD, AC)